Taiga Building Products — We have a FULL-TIME opportunity available, reporting to the Taiga Director - Flooring. The primary focus of this role is to expand our flooring business in the designated area. The position is in the Eastern region of Canada.
OUR COMPANY:
We are a respected International Wholesale Distributor of Building Products with branch offices throughout Canada and in various locations in the United States. With a 50-year history of dependable service to the retail and industrial building material industry, we are an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive compensation package including company benefits. We are a public company, listed on the TSX.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
- MUST hold a minimum of 3-5 years sales experience in related industry
- MUST have an established relationship with customer base
- MUST hold a post-secondary degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Team player as well as an individual go-getter
- Proven record of delivering superior customer service and satisfaction
- Must be computer literate – use of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is a benefit.
- Ability to meet and exceed sales targets
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Professional in appearance
- Must be able to travel often between Ontario and Newfoundland.
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Floorcovering sales experience will be an asset
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Strategic Account and Business Development in all flooring areas is the primary focus, including A&D and End User calls
- Working closely with the local Taiga Territory Sales Representative where required.
- Maintaining the current specialty floorcovering retail client base and generate new business within assigned service area
- Provide customers with relevant product information, superior customer service and after-sales service
- Prepare various internal paperwork, processing orders, etc.
- Develop a close working relationship with customers and suppliers
- Identify key areas of opportunity by reviewing customers, competitors and trends
- Plan and implement promotional programs
- Schedule, coordinate and conduct product demonstrations
- Ensure maximum sales revenues are obtained
- Attend periodic meetings and trade shows, as required
- Maintain working knowledge of all features of all products sold
- Provide customers with relevant product information and service
HOW TO APPLY?
If you are a self-starter with the above attributes and the desire to grow within our company, we would like to talk to you. We encourage you to apply with your resume, referencing " Flooring Business Development Manager – Eastern Canada" to hr@taigabuilding.com . Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please Note: As part of the hiring process, this role may require a background check. Would you be open to completing one?
WHY WORK FOR TAIGA?
Equal opportunity employer, leading wholesale distributor of building products within North America! Check us out at_ www.taigabuilding.com_
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
Application question(s):
- As part of the hiring process, this role may require a background check. Would you be open to completing one?
Work Location: In person